- MINUTEMAN MISSILE SILO ARCHITECTS MOVIE
- MINUTEMAN MISSILE SILO ARCHITECTS REGISTRATION
- MINUTEMAN MISSILE SILO ARCHITECTS SERIES
MINUTEMAN MISSILE SILO ARCHITECTS SERIES
This lesson is one in a series that brings the important stories of historic places into classrooms across the country. It was edited by the Teaching with Historic Places staff. The lesson is a collaborative effort produced by the Division of Interpretation at Minuteman Missile National Historic Site.
MINUTEMAN MISSILE SILO ARCHITECTS REGISTRATION
This lesson is based on the National Register of Historic Places registration file, "Minuteman Missile National Historic Site " The Missile Plains: Frontline of America's Cold War, Historic Resource Study, Minuteman Missile National Historic Site and primary sources dealing with the Cold War. Congress, House of Representatives, Hearings before the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands House Committee on Resources, 106th Congress, September 14, 1999. Pavek, Minuteman II Deactivation Program Manager, U.S. Designated in 1999, Minuteman Missile National Historic Site protects and preserves two significant sites on this former Cold War missile field in rural South Dakota. It was a key component of America's Cold War policy of deterrence and by extension helped facilitate a peaceful end to the Cold War. As the first solid-fuel Intercontinental Ballistic Missile ever deployed by the United States, the Minuteman enhanced America's military capabilities. The Minuteman system transformed the prairie into a military and technological frontier. The industrial might and mechanistic strength held within the underground silos were in stark contrast to the above-ground fields of golden wheat and pastoral grazing lands.įor three decades - 1963-1993 - thousands of people passed through this seemingly peaceful area unaware of the destructive force hidden beneath the landscape. These missiles held warheads that could have been used in a devastating counter strike against the Soviet Union in the event of a nuclear war. Then in 1989 the Berlin Wall fell.¹ĭispersed across the rolling high plains of western South Dakota during the Cold War were 150 Minuteman Missiles. For nearly three decades Ellsworth's 44th Missile Wing stood on alert. It was a weapon for which there was virtually no defense - for a war no one could win. With the turn of a key, the missile could deliver its nuclear weapon to a Soviet target in 30 minutes or less. The Minuteman was one of the most significant strategic weapons in U.S. That's family last time I checked.This lesson is part of the National Park Service’s Teaching with Historic Places (TwHP) program. Some of us drive around our senior parents. (I marked travelled as solo because there's no family option w/o children.
MINUTEMAN MISSILE SILO ARCHITECTS MOVIE
Ranger brought up the movie "War Games" and if you grew up with that movie, it may cause a chuckle because it's probably the type of Cold War scene you imagine, seconds away from nuclear warfare, when the reality of manning these stations lacked such drama. That wouldn't be as lively as hearing about the site in person and talking to someone knowledgable. If the ranger wasn't there, possibly 2-3 stars because you would have to read the signs and possibly do the telephone tour if you have reception. 4 stars because a ranger was actually there! He had worked at the site and shared personal insight. However, now that I've been, a tour would have been nice but this particular self-guided site will be worth it to some. The proper tour was booked up and I had read that's the only thing worth doing. Decided at the last minute to stop by and glad we did.
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